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Maben

Mississippi · 771 residents · 1.941 sq mi
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Maben has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,722. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $74,300. The poverty rate of 26.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
771
−4%since 2000
from 803 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
397 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 414 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.9
+12%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5898201K1K2K1990201020202024Maben
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,722
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,632 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,961
+29%since 2000
from $10,823 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.2%
−15.9 ptssince 2000
from 42.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information27.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,300
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$563
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $301 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.3%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
47.7% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+54%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic41.2%(331)
Black57.9%(465)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.4%(493)
2020
White, non-Hispanic30.1%(232)
Black64.3%(496)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(20)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other4.4%(34)
Diversity Score63.7%(491)
Diversity Score
64
+4%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
66.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 61.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+60%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
31.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 15.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 50.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.7%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
59.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.7%
−67.6 ptssince 2013
from 79.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Maben, Mississippi?

Maben, Mississippi has about 771 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Maben, Mississippi?

The typical household in Maben, Mississippi earns about $23,722 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Maben, Mississippi expensive?

In Maben, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $74,300, and the typical rent is about $563 a month.

How educated are people in Maben, Mississippi?

About 5.8% of adults age 25 and over in Maben, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Maben, Mississippi?

About 26.2% of people in Maben, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Maben, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Maben, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 58 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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